1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus 340 R. (198 Nm). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 130 | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 130 | 340 R |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |